The nurse clarifies that the dorsal cavity is composed of the (select all that apply) :

a. Descending colon
b. Kidneys
c. Gallbladder
d. Brain
e. Pancreas
f.
Spinal cavities


ANS: D, F
The dorsal cavity is composed of the brain and the spinal cavities. The spinal cavities hold the cord and the meninges.

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